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CanadaIN A RUSH - does anyone know California requirements for bringing a cat from Canada??

Yay! A vet never checked out our cats, I've never heard of them doing that.

 

The treats we had bought from PetsMart doped up our cats so well that we didn't have any issues pulling them out when their carriers had to be x-rayed. They were definitely anxious, but they were clinging to us like scared children rather than mortified cats, haha. The TSC agent on the other side of the scanner was super sweet and helped us get them back into their carriers as well :)

 

 


GervlFemaleCanada2014-07-22 18:16:00
CanadaIN A RUSH - does anyone know California requirements for bringing a cat from Canada??

We flew on Alaska from Hawaii to California with our cats in cabin. They don't need a thing if they're going to fly in cabin, just a soft-sided carrier. We doped them up with calming treats from PetsMart (GNC brand, 3 treats each for ~12.5lb cats)

 

.... I thought they were dead they were so zonked out for like six hours, and one of them is suuuuuper anxious/talkative. She was the first to start "coming to" as we began the descent into CA.

 

But yeah, I know the FAA or whichever governing body has rules only if they're in cargo - health certificates from the vet that is no more than 10 days old at the time of flight, sometimes there are seasonal issues depending on if that plane has temperature controlled cargo areas, proper sturdy crate, etc. 


GervlFemaleCanada2014-07-19 16:49:00
CanadaHow to Bend Time: The Paradox of Speaking LESS

I was always raised to never make a person/thing the centre of my universe. It leads to being obsessive about them/it, and if you lose that person or thing - your world crashes to a halt and life feels like it's over. You also lose sight of all the other things which require your attention or will better you. I love my husband, very very veeerrry much, but not talking didn't make me feel empty, and I wasn't miserable if we weren't in constant communication. I wasn't totally dependent on him for my emotional well-being, I guess I could say. We had lots of visits back and forth which I would say played a part in how okay I was with less communication; the most time we spent apart was maybe 8 months over a few years. But I wasn't going to put my life on hold in Canada. I was in university, working a lot, and I had a busy social life.

 

We had plenty of time together and communication while apart to know lots about each other, but I never got any wild questions at the border during visits or at my interview. 

 

There has to be balance in everything we do :) Our jobs, our personal relationships, and especially our romantic relationships. That is how I've always lived and I've never felt that deep loneliness while separated that people post about. 


Edited by Gervl, 19 August 2014 - 08:56 PM.

GervlFemaleCanada2014-08-19 20:55:00
CanadaHow to Bend Time: The Paradox of Speaking LESS

No, I don't think it's weird at all. Realistically, in the case of my husband and I, we didn't have a lot to talk about every day. It's one thing to send a "Hey, how was your day? Going for dinner with my friends tonight" type of e-mail or something. It's another to feel bound to your computer because you're trying to make up for lost physical contact. I went through this with my husband before moving to the U.S. and between visits. Neither of us wanted to feel like we had to sit there and chit chat about nothing every night. We are both very much computer people - gaming, skype, multiple forums, social networks, etc. 

 

We slowed down our communication and it was fine for us. I think sending a snail mail letter or a silly card would be adorable. It's nice to receive those little tokens from your partner :)

 

Don't sweat it. 


GervlFemaleCanada2014-08-18 17:11:00
CanadaWhat route is best

Tough spot you're in. My husband is also US military, and I was able to get B2 visas granted at the border (at Pearson airport) to spend entire summers with him. I don't remember exactly what they asked me about regarding my ties, but they asked me a lot about him (his branch, rank, his job, active/retired, shore/sea duty, etc). But this was always between semesters at university and I was working as well. I may have brought up school if they asked, but I never had to show them the letters my boss would write for me. 

 

A friend of mine who met a guy in New Orleans got denied and sent home for not having any ties back to home (no job, not in school, etc). I think the picked up some ####### job at K-mart for like 2 months, then attempted to cross again and got allowed through. She hasn't come back since. 

 

All I can really think of is if you spent a little less time, maybe one month instead of two. You absolutely want to have a return flight booked, and have your itinerary ready to produce. It doesn't mean a lot in the eyes of CBP sometimes (since you could always cancel it or change it once you're in the US), but it's better than nothing. Does dad have some leave time left (remember, they are supposed to have a minimum of 10 days saved up for emergencies, so he shouldn't be using every day) to come visit in October?

 

Definitely have him go to legal and see what his options are. Maybe he can get a notarized letter written up stating that he understands the consequences of fraudulent misrepresentation at the border, and intends to ensure that you follow the letter of the law, etc etc, but he really wants to spend Christmas with his family. Have that Fed-Ex'd to you, so you can have it at the border in case CBP asks for anything (I would keep it in the original Fed Ex packaging too and bring it to the airport in that). Don't ever present anything without them asking for it, by the way. Only give them what they ask for, and only answer what they ask of you, nothing more. Notarized letters from your family at home? 

 

You really need to find some sort of ties - car payments, bills, a part time job, something. 

 

DO NOT ever lie to CBP. It's better to get turned away than banned. 


GervlFemaleCanada2014-08-23 14:05:00
CanadaEstablishing Credit in the US from Canada

So, the only credit card I have in the US right now is linked to my husband's, so afaik, it shouldn't impact my American credit score.

 

I don't have a car loan here, nothing. At all.

 

We had credit checks done during the applications for our place, and we got approved on the spot. My score is apparently north of 780 and I have NO idea how. I told the property manager ahead of time that I wouldn't have much to my name, but apparently not. I don't know what system he used to look me up, but damn. 

 

So hey, maybe we all have awesome American credit and don't even know it!

 

The only thing my husband and I could come up with was that since we were run as a couple, his score (which is very good) rubbed off on me. Doesn't seem like a very thorough system, but it worked out for us. 


Edited by Gervl, 23 August 2014 - 02:13 PM.

GervlFemaleCanada2014-08-23 14:11:00
CanadaArrival/Departure History in CBP database

When I was having trouble remembering dates, I would see if there was any record of whatever I was going to do in the U.S. 

 

For example, I went to Buffalo for one night for a concert. I had no idea what the date was.. but I looked up the band name playing in Buffalo and voila.

 

And if I couldn't recall anything, "Summer 2009" or "June 2009 - July 2009".  

 

I recalled visiting the US as a small child, so I just wrote that and that I had no clue what the dates were. 


Edited by Gervl, 23 August 2014 - 02:23 PM.

GervlFemaleCanada2014-08-23 14:23:00
CanadaTo naturalize or not to naturalize.

I had totally forgotten about having to file income taxes each year here, even if you didn't earn an income. 

 

So if I naturalized, and for whatever reason moved back to Canada and re-established residence - would I have to file income taxes each year? Even if I wasn't living in the US anymore? Or would giving up residency to move back to Canada null all of that?

 

A big plus for me to naturalize is that my Canadian citizenship is retained. It would be easier to travel while carrying two passports, assuming that's still allowed. Entering Canada with my Canadian one, then returning with my American. 

 

The other plus for me is not having to deal with USCIS anymore. I would have access to federal/government jobs is nice too. 


GervlFemaleCanada2014-08-24 17:26:00
CanadaTo naturalize or not to naturalize.

I will be eligible to naturalize beginning June 2015. 

 

I've been thinking about it a lot.

 

To those of you in my shoes, what's on your mind?

 

To those of you who have naturalized, how did you come to your decision?

 

To those of you who have decided not to naturalize, what was/is your rationale?

 

Not looking for an answer to my own journey, just curious about where all the other Canadians stand.

 

No holds barred - political, religious, etc - speak your mind!


Edited by Gervl, 23 August 2014 - 04:07 PM.

GervlFemaleCanada2014-08-23 16:07:00
CanadaGetting a california DL

I'm in San Diego too! (via Honolulu via Toronto...)

 

I have my G1 from Toronto which was basically just bar/LCBO ID ... almost no one I know under 30 drives. Did driving school and everything though. 

 

Got my permit in HI, but didn't take a road test there.

 

In CA now ... have to get a new permit, then a driver's test. Haven't driven in like two years. The online quizzes are super easy, but yeah the wording on those dang tests is always a little tricky. 

 

The hard line rule in both HI and CA is that anyone with a license from outside of the USA has to take a road test. Which makes sense, the whole world drives differently. 


Edited by Gervl, 19 July 2014 - 05:02 PM.

GervlFemaleCanada2014-07-19 17:01:00
CanadaNew here! interview Question

You can check my timeline, it was a few years ago now, but I doubt it's changed much. It's in my signature, just click to the open the spoliers.

 

Best of luck!


GervlFemaleCanada2014-09-13 12:58:00
CanadaHotels suggestions in Montreal

I stayed here: http://zero1-mtl.com/?lang=en

 

Tripadvisor page: http://www.tripadvis...eal_Quebec.html

 

Super close to the consulate, a straight 5 minute walk up the street if I remember correctly. Slightly boutiquey hotel, but was still affordable and really lovely. Front desk staff were really helpful, and I think we even got free/cheap Metro passes from them. Close walk to all the cool neighbourhoods if you're into a little sight seeing - Montreal is amazing for all their varied shopping and restaurants. 

 

A great option if you'll be in town for a few days and don't want the normal mediocre chain hotel humdrum. 


GervlFemaleCanada2014-09-06 11:37:00
CanadaWaiting for our passports from Montreal
My interview was on the 9th, and my passport was ready on the 11th. I haven't picked it up yet - going tomorrow!
GervlFemaleCanada2012-05-17 20:15:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI ROC in mid March. Moving to a different state in June. Will I have my new GC by then?

Background:

 

I'm a permanent resident (CR-1 visa) living in Hawaii. My husband is in the military, and we will be moving to California in early June. My ROC date is March 24. My GC expires June 22. 

 

Once we move, we will most likely be living in a hotel on base until we find a house. This could take a couple of weeks, and hopefully no longer than a month. 

 

I will be forwarding my mail to the hotel address, but I'm still concerned. I don't know if we would even have a room/suite number before arriving. I would much rather have my card before the move instead of possibly losing things in the mail.

 

I would also change my address on the USCIS website to the hotel one for as long as we're there.

 

What are the chances of getting my GC before June? It leaves two full months (April, May) for USCIS to do their magic. 

 

Ugh :(


GervlFemaleCanada2014-01-08 15:41:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI-751 RFE after changing addresa. Ugh. Questions inside.

Do AR-11 change of address for yourself on uscis.gov and have husband as your sponsor send in I-865.

 

I did the online change of address and have already gotten a letter from USCIS confirming it. It says that my address has been changed in their records and on my application or petition. The AR-11 seems to cover it all, since you also include the case numbers of any pending applications you have with their form name. 

 

Pay stubs are not relevant.  And, if you are including IRS transcripts rather than just copies of the returns, you don't need the W2s, either.  They aren't concerned about the individual finances, but rather just that you co-mingle what you have.  Your tax transcripts, joint bank accounts, joint leases, and joint insurances will show that.

 

I usually wouldn't include both transcripts and returns (for my I-130, I only sent transcripts), but the list they sent me says "Copies of your state and federal tax returns. Also include all required schedules, statements, and any attachments such as W-2 records." I'm just super paranoid now about not sending enough. Because they recommended that specifically, they're going to get it. If they decide to just use the transcripts, then that's fine, but at least they have all of it. 

 

It's also weird because the years he amended from MFS to MFJ - 2010, 2011 - the transcripts don't show that they were amended. I :requested" them from the IRS a few days ago which it shows on the document, so they aren't outdated. I have copies of the actual amended returns to reflect the changes. And my pay stubs are the only things in this packet that show my name + our joint checking account number, and then bank statements show both of our names + account number + my pay being deposited. 


Edited by Gervl, 16 July 2014 - 02:06 PM.

GervlFemaleCanada2014-07-16 14:04:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI-751 RFE after changing addresa. Ugh. Questions inside.

* Forgot to add, also to be included is our lease for our home in HI


GervlFemaleCanada2014-07-14 21:04:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI-751 RFE after changing addresa. Ugh. Questions inside.

I've beefed things up quite a bit. The package so far:

 

- Blue RFE letter

- Front and back of my military ID and HI driver's license

- Husband's dependency application/record of emergency data. Shows me and his family as beneficiaries to his life insurance, etc. 

- His orders to SD (supplemental)

- His passenger reservation request submitted to his command to book our flight with the cats

- Our itineraries for the flight (supplemental)

- The lease for our new home in SD (Husband and I are named on it, as well as our friend from HI who moved at the same time as us. Hope that isn't an issue.)

- Change of address info from USPS (supplemental)

- PCS/TAD paperwork filled out by husband showing both names and our new home address for the military records

- My pay stubs from every ~four months of the length of my employment in HI, 6 in total, including first and last

- The front scans of the first and last stubs showing my full name and mailing address (supplemental)

- Began printing out Online Bank Statements when I ran out of paper... they will reflect the deposits on the pay stubs, as well as our most recent statement, probably 10 total

- Tax Transcripts from 2010-2012

- Federal + State returns from 2010-2013 (2010 and 2011 were amended from MFS to MFJ, so I also included copies of the amended ones)

- Wage and Income Transcript from 2013

- My W-2s from 2012 and 2013 (became eligible to work in 2012)

- His W-2s from 2010 - 2013 (supplemental)

- Hawaii state refund check (in both of our names, front and back)

- Most recent T-Mobile phone bill in his name, but showing both of our phone numbers (supplemental)

 

Just wondering if I should include photos at this point.

The letter lists all the financial/property evidence I can send, but the last points call for anything else to show that married was entered into in good faith. 

 

Anything else anyone can think of? 


GervlFemaleCanada2014-07-14 20:00:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI-751 RFE after changing addresa. Ugh. Questions inside.

Everything was going along so smoothly!

 

Copied and pasted from the March filers thread:

 

 

I just got an RFE in the mail. 

 

I moved from Hawaii to San Diego on June 15, and had a friend collecting my mail until we had a place. We have our place now, and I just received the RFE with that. It's dated June 23. On June 16, I changed my mailing address to my friend's place with USCIS (as they do not forward mail.)

 

They're looking for "Evidence of Good Faith in Marriage": "Little to no evidence if joint ownership of assets and joint responsibility for liabilities has been received and little to no evidence of a communal residence has been received."

 

I sent them bank checks with both of our names and our HI address, they got a copy of our HI lease with my I-130, I sent our most recent phone bill with both our phone numbers listed on it, refund checks with our names + address from the IRS, copies of our joint credit cards, screenshots of our bank account from online, pictures and cards from family from our I-130 date onward... lots of good stuff. 

 

So I don't know if this is because of the move or not, but it's a huge pain in the ###.

 

I'm planning on getting a hard copy of our lease, a hard copy letter from our property manager showing that we both live here, my husband's orders showing his move with a dependent to San Diego, my military ID, and our tax transcripts. 

 

Anything else anyone can think of? I don't have a car, so no paperwork on that. They have his life insurance showing me from our I-130. 

 

I have until September 15 to get this all in. I could have had my approval by now

 

1 - Should I be sending evidence from the start of our marriage? I was under the impression that everything from the filing of my I-130 (which has wedding photos, marriage certificate, etc) up until I filed for the I-751 is what was necessary? And they obviously have it all on file somewhere. 

 

2 - What else can I send? I posted above what I'm planning on sending (lease, letter from property manager if he's okay with it, tax transcripts from the last couple of years as we amended, and my husband's orders showing our move from HI to SD.

 

3 - Should I have contacted USCIS to tell them I was moving? Is that a thing? I changed my mailing address twice since the end of May/early June. Once, to a friend's place so she could hold my mail, and secondly to our new home. 

 

4 - Is this a known issue for people who have pending applications and have to change their addresses?

 

5 -  -_-

 

 


GervlFemaleCanada2014-07-12 21:09:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionRFE - Need some advice

I'm working on my RFE packet now... I see a lot of people printing off YEARS of bank statements. 

 

I have a selection of them, pretty much every 4 months, and then one for each of the last 4 months. 

 

I'm thinking now, I should add the first one my name appeared on when we created the joint account. 

 

Did you guys feel it was necessary to send every month's statement, or was it just out of caution?

 

I also have all of our tax returns/paperwork + transcripts + from 2010 to 2013 where we either filed MFJ or MFS then amended to MFJ once I got my SSN.

 

Printing out the statement before I was added and then the first statement I appeared on right now....


GervlFemaleCanada2014-07-19 18:39:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionGot an RFE...

It's such a shame when people look down their noses at others who've made a mistake. People don't post threads asking for help to be judged - they just want help.

 

Send literally anything you can get your hands on which show that you share an address and bank account. Photos and things like that do not hold as much water. Of course they can help, but only if there is strong primary evidence as a foundation. Start with your marriage certificate and go from there. 

 

Were your tax returns filed as "married filing jointly"? If so, send those again in their entirety - federal and state - plus any W-2s and supporting documents needed for it. You can also get your tax transcripts from online: http://www.irs.gov/I.../Get-Transcript  ... You just have to make an account and you're good to go. 

 

I'm in the same boat as you, RFE for more co-mingling and co-residence, basically. I'm sending entire returns (from 2010 when we were married to 2013) plus transcripts.

 

Does she receive mail? Use mail she gets that shows your current address ... not junk mail, but from a government body (DMV, USPS, your county, etc). If she has her driver's license, a copy of the front and back of that can be included as well.

 

You should be able to access bank statements on your bank's website if you don't get hard copies sent to you. Is she added to your account? Those statements are great evidence for co-mingling as well as co-residence. If she's working, you could also try and get a hold of her pay stubs or something which shows if her money is being direct deposited into your joint account. 

 

My RFE package is a solid inch thick at this point. I regret not thinking this in depth about it when I originally sent me ROC package, but at least we have the opportunity to make it right! Take the time to gather as much as you need ... don't rush to send it off if you still have time, and you feel like you need more for it.

 

Best of luck!

 

 

 

** I realized I didn't read your second post in the comments and that I mentioned somethings you already know about. 


Edited by Gervl, 22 July 2014 - 06:12 PM.

GervlFemaleCanada2014-07-22 18:11:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionPlease help me review my RFE package?

So, I have added every bank statement from 6/12 - 7/12 (I was not on this one, I was added on the 7/12 - 8/12 statement) to the most recent one, 6/14 - 7/14 ... these make up about a third of my package, haha. TWO. YEARS. 

 

I'm sorry rainforests.


GervlFemaleCanada2014-07-22 01:03:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionPlease help me review my RFE package?

Thanks for your input so far guys!

 

- I'll still be sending the lease for sure, haha

- I'm planning on printing out 12 months worth of bank statements

- Also going to log onto our credit card account and see what I can use from there

- I think I'll write a quick note covering our move from Hawaii, getting our new place, and an explanation about our house mate

- Going to try and get the military website to work which may have more information to print out about our life insurance policies

- The change of address request was submitted at the beginning of July. Just got off the phone with USPS and I'll have to cancel it and submit another in person at a post office

 


Edited by Gervl, 21 July 2014 - 05:55 PM.

GervlFemaleCanada2014-07-21 17:55:00
CanadaHow do I get photo i.d. to apply for birth certificate
Mom had told me she did have a birth certificate at one time. I did get a message from her earlier today that she will apply for a photo Health Card because she only has an old one with no photo. She will be happy to know that her new card will be accepted as photo i.d.

Thanks for all your research and help! :thumbs: I'll let you know what happens.
Tim and ErinFemaleCanada2013-03-25 11:53:00
CanadaHow do I get photo i.d. to apply for birth certificate

Is there an option of an ID card instead of a driver's license put out by the licensing bureau?

Looked up and found this site:
http://www.ontario.c...ario-photo-card


I had found that already, but one of the things they require is a document proving date of birth which would be the birth certificate she is applying for. :P
Tim and ErinFemaleCanada2013-03-23 11:14:00
CanadaHow do I get photo i.d. to apply for birth certificate
She lives in Ontario but she was born in Quebec. She says they want a photo i.d. in order for her to be issued replacement birth certificate. She has never driven a car, therefore no drivers license. I'm sure she's not the only person who has run into this problem, and I'm sure there must be alternatives to a drivers license.

All of this started when she wanted to apply for a passport to come visit me in the U.S. but she needs that birth certificate in order to apply.
Tim and ErinFemaleCanada2013-03-23 10:13:00
CanadaHow do I get photo i.d. to apply for birth certificate
I didn't really know which forum to post this in, but I figured someone here might know the answer.

This question is really for my mother who is applying for a passport, but does not have a birth certificate. In order to get a birth certificate reissued (old one was lost), she needs to provide a photo i.d. She does not have a driver's license or any other form of photo i.d. other than Ontario Health Card which is not an acceptable photo i.d. Any ideas?
Tim and ErinFemaleCanada2013-03-23 09:40:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionRemoving Conditions

Nope sorry there isn't. I had to borrow money from my mum to file it. You MUST file in the 90 days window or your LPR status will be revoked. You might need to take out a loan or cash in some of your (or your spouses) 401K.

You can try file for a fee waiver: http://www.uscis.gov...00045f3d6a1RCRD bearing in mind that link states


Thanks for your reply. I hadn't thought of the 401K. That might be an option. We've just had so many unexpected things pop up in the last few months and we're already behind on some bills. Finding another $500 will be difficult.
Tim and ErinFemaleCanada2013-01-09 11:25:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionRemoving Conditions
I have conditional permanent residence, and my card expires in June. Is it possible to get an extension on the period of time before we need to file for removal of conditions? We are having financial difficulties at this time.
Tim and ErinFemaleCanada2013-01-09 10:32:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionPhotocopies of PR Card and passport?
Thank you! :)
Tim and ErinFemaleCanada2013-04-05 15:46:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionPhotocopies of PR Card and passport?
I found where it asks for a front and back copy of the PR Card, but not the passport? Did I see the passport thing somewhere else? :unsure:
Tim and ErinFemaleCanada2013-04-05 14:01:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionPhotocopies of PR Card and passport?
Just checking to be sure...

I thought I read somewhere that I need to include copies of my passport and PR Card with my application for ROC. Is this correct? (I'm probably imagining this) :P
Tim and ErinFemaleCanada2013-04-05 11:41:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionIs filing fee $505 or $590?

"plastic surgery"  rofl.gif

 

Thanks smile.png


Tim and ErinFemaleCanada2013-05-08 23:03:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionIs filing fee $505 or $590?

I'm getting ready to write the check for the filing fee, but I am unsure whether I need to include the fee for biometrics.  I had biometrics done for AOS.  Does it need to be done again for ROC? Geesh! protest6wz.gif


Tim and ErinFemaleCanada2013-05-08 22:33:00
CanadaVaccination Question

I recently had the DPT booster as well which was covered under OHIP. Local clinic charges $50 for a titre test so I would prefer to avoid that. For some reason I never got a second MMR shot according to the vaccination records they have in file, so I just need to pop into the clinic to get that done quickly.


MatsiepanFemaleCanada2013-09-22 15:49:00
CanadaVaccination Question

Ok. I recalled on Dr. Seiden's website that verbal confirmation was acceptable, but I guess that has changed.


MatsiepanFemaleCanada2013-09-21 20:37:00
CanadaVaccination Question

Is a verbal affirmation of having chicken pox still accepted at the medical in Canada? I had them on my first birthday, so my I was never vaccinated against them due to presumed immunity after that point. I am just trying to get caught up on all my shots before I get to the medical stage.

 

Secondly, my original hard-copy of my immunization record was lost, so I requested a new one from the local health unit that tracked my immunizations until I was 18. They e-mailed me a copy to print out; is this ok to bring to a medical to document my shots or should I ask them to print one out?

 

Thank you!


Edited by Matsiepan, 21 September 2013 - 08:25 PM.

MatsiepanFemaleCanada2013-09-21 20:19:00
CanadaQuestion about Money between Canada and the U.S.

Good to know. Thank you for posting those links!


MatsiepanFemaleCanada2013-10-29 19:29:00
CanadaQuestion about Money between Canada and the U.S.

In preparation for the eventual move to be with my husband, I have been working extra shifts to bump up my personal savings. Hopefully by the time of the move I will have about 28k at my disposal, before exchange rate of course. This will cover some of the moving costs, and other expenses after the move (i.e. since I would like to have some time off before looking for a job stateside, I will have money to spend without eating into my husband's already stretched paycheque).

 

Correct me if I am wrong, but you have to declare anything over 10k that you are personally carrying when you cross the border, yes? Can this and wire transfer fees be avoided by simply creating a Canadian and U.S. bank account with RBC, transfering the money between those two accounts well in advance of the move, and simply using a debit card when I get to the U.S., or do I have to declare the money in the account as well? My husand and I have a joint BOA account, but I'm hoping to avoid the hassle of doing a wire transfer and incurring more fees than I need to, but I want to make sure I dot my I's and cross my T's so to speak.


MatsiepanFemaleCanada2013-10-29 19:09:00
CanadadS-230 Canadian/Generic Questions

I will!


MatsiepanFemaleCanada2014-01-01 10:44:00
CanadadS-230 Canadian/Generic Questions

Thank you immensely!


MatsiepanFemaleCanada2013-12-31 08:08:00